Pickling
U.S. Janet B. > wrote:
> On Mon, 29 Jul 2019 19:02:23 -0000 (UTC), Jinx the Minx
> > wrote:
>
>> > wrote:
>>> At the farmers market they have cucumbers for 50 cents each. They are
>>> about 12-14 inches long and have a good girth. So I decided to make my
>>> bread and butter pickles instead of buying them for about 3.50 a jar
>>> or more.
>>>
>>> So the first thing I do is thinly slice my cukes in many slices, it
>>> usually works out to one cuke per 24 oz jar. Then I put them in a
>>> large bowl and give them a good salting a good mix and cover and let
>>> them sit in the fridge for about three hours.
>>>
>>> Then I make my vinegar solution by mixing usually 2 parts water to 1
>>> part apple cider or maybe white distilled vinegar. Then I add my
>>> spices I will most often as the sweetener add 1/2 to 1 sugar per
>>> vinegar. Then usually about 1/4 tsp mustard seeds or even 1/8 for a
>>> small batch. Then I cut some green onions in about 1 inch strips and
>>> throw that in the vinegar solution. Then I place it over a low flame
>>> and make sure the sugar has completely dissolved.
>>> I will then take the cucumber water that has been pulled out of the
>>> cukes by the salt and add that to the vinegar. There is some great
>>> flavor in there.
>>>
>>> When my vinegar solution comes to a light boil I will fill my empty
>>> jars with the cuke slices and then pour in the vinegar. Very lightly I
>>> will put on the lids and tightening them only fingertip tight. Then
>>> place the jars in my air fryer oven and set it to 190 F for about 35
>>> minutes. I usually just leave it in there over night to cool and the
>>> next day ensure the lids have tightened and then store the jars on a
>>> shelf somewhere.
>>> --
>>>
>>>
>>> "There are idiots among us, and they all believe in a god"
>>> ~Toidi Uoy
>>>
>>
>> Only 190 degrees, in an air fryer, for 35 minutes? LOLOL. You cannot make
>> up your own canning rules. Unless you want botulism, of course.
>
> It's true. There a specific rules for canning and pickling. Each
> follows rules for proportions, temps and time . . . so that you don't
> kill yourself and anyone you share your food with.
> Janet US
>
Exactly!
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